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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1883
Page
4
A child named Josey meddles with an electric battery under his Uncle Doctor’s care. He cannot let go when he grips the device and cries out until his uncle frees him. The lesson warns that meddling habits cling worse than an electric current.
A penniless old woman living in a hollow tree finds a coin in the road and seeks a status symbol. She buys a broom, then oil, then flowers to look wealthy, but remains unseen and indignantly discards the bouquet, returning home empty handed, reflecting on vanity.
In Prussia statistics indicate about two per thousand stammer, totaling 2.5 million worldwide. The author notes stammering among North American Indians was unknown in Catlin's era, suggesting it may be a disease of advanced civilization.
A quart of milk is described as weighing nearly two pounds two and a half ounces. Lord Salisbury personally oversees the cultivation of several farms near London.
London reports a serious Spain situation with martial law in Barcelona and rebels moving north for a potential combined movement. Other items note Egypt cholera deaths, a riot in Alexandria quelled by troops, and various U.S. and local developments including a Confederate soldiers reunion and a mine explosion lawsuit.
Adjutant-General Drum signals study of a national militia with state quotas to be called if needed. Brewster opines no interest on state war claims under July 27 1861. Jackson bust to appear on new four cent stamp replacing Andrew Johnson. Gresham urges rail mail between US and Mexico. Vaults planned for Treasury and New Orleans mint. Pensions near one million since August. Lieut Robertson to face court martial over duplicating pay accounts.
A Louisville traveler recalls a Lexington hotel encounter with a violent patron. A small clerk leaps the counter with a revolver, confronting the thug who backs away in fear. The guest remains uninjured as breakfast is served.
California farmers eye olive cultivation as a profitable enterprise on adobe hillsides and rich soils. Early mature harvests promise annual yields after five years, with one farm reportedly earning 2200 dollars per acre. The Mission olive variety, imported from Mexico seeds, dominates early trials.
Dr Horace R. Hamilton speaks before the New York Society for the Promotion of Science arguing that tornadoes arise from solar sunspot related atmospheric disturbances. He ties sunspots to weather, links broader health disturbances to kidney and liver issues, and credits Warner’s Safe Cure with restoring his health after severe illness.
A bursts of patent medicines and elixirs flood the page with Fall promotions and health claims. Lyon's Heel Stiffeners and a range of tonics like Brown's Iron Bitters and MENSMAN'S PEPTONIZED BEEF TONIC appear, toutting digestion, blood enrichment, and vitality.
A collage of patent medicine pitches promotes Dr. Pierce and Dr. Dye products. Claims promise liver aid, bilious conditions, purgatives, female weakness remedies, and electric belts. Several lines urge trials, boasting cures for debility, rheumatism, and vitality with minimal risk.
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